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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.23, 1,510.11 and 811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.23, 1,510.11 and 811.73 is: 1,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.23 : 1,510.11 = 811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.23/1,510.11 = 811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.23x = 1,510.11 × 811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.23x = 1,225,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,794.04/1,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.20

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